Also known as chronic cystic mastitis. This is the commonest non-malignant
breast disease. It is characterized by a growth of fibrous tissues that
most frequently appears in the 30's & 40's but disappear with menopause.
Whilst uncomfortable they are not dangerous, with up to 20% of women developing
them to some degree during their lives.

Accurate diagnosis is, of course, essential and potentially life saving.

These cysts are largely influenced by hormonal fluctuations, becoming larger
and more painful just prior to the onset of menstrual bleeding. The key
to successful treatment lies in normalizing hormonal fluctuations, especially
as the role of low levels of oestrogen and/or high levels of progesterone
is not clear.

FCD is aggravated by situations that increase the hormone shifts such as
:

teenagers with slow establishment of regular periods

women who have children late in life

excessive weight gain

women on oestrogen therapy

women under stress

FCD is improved by :

pregnancy and breast feeding

menopause, unless oestrogen replacement is undertaken

Actions indicated for the processes behind this disease :

Hormonal normalizers help the body regularize swings and in
hormone balances, enabling a move towards complete removal of the problem.Lymphatics help the drainage and general vitality of the lymphatic
tissue in the breast.Anti-spasmodics may help if there is excessive dragging pains.Nervine relaxants are indicated if the problem is associated with
PMT.Diuretics help if there associated water retention, but should not
be used by themselves.

Specific Remedies :
No true specifics are known for this condition, but Vitex is undoubtedly
strongly indicated. Oil of Evening Primrose may also be of great value.

Broader Context of Treatment :
It has been shown clearly that methylxanthines aggravate the problem. The
commonest dietary sources of such natural products are coffee, tea, chocolate
and soft drinks. These should be avoided totally. Other research showed
that Vitamin E at dosages of 400-800 IU daily also helped. It is important
to eat no meat, poultry, eggs or dairy products from animals given hormones
to promote growth. In `A Textbook of Natural Medicine', Drs.Pizzorno
and Murray recommend the following supplementation:

B-complex 10 times the recommended daily dose
Lipotropic factors 2 times the recommended daily dose
Vitamin B6 200 mg per day
Vitamin C 500 mg per day
Vitamin E 600 International Units of d-alpha tocopherol
Beta-Carotene 300, 000 International Units per day
Iodine 0.25 mg per day
Zinc 15 mg per day (picolinate preferred)
Flaxseed oil 300 ml per dayLactobacillus acidophilus 1 teaspoonful three times a day

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